Heineken beats expectations with beer volume increase Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, today unexpectedly announced increased volumes in the first quarter due to solid beer sales in Asia and Europe. Business • 19 Apr 17
Heineken beats expectations with beer volume increase Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, today unexpectedly announced increased volumes in the first quarter due to solid beer sales in Asia and Europe. Business • 19 Apr 17
AB InBev raises merger savings target to $2.8 billion Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, has raised its forecast for savings and benefits from its SABMiller takeover to $2.8 billion from $2.45 billion. Business • 02 Mar 17
AB InBev raises merger savings target to $2.8 billion Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, has raised its forecast for savings and benefits from its SABMiller takeover to $2.8 billion from $2.45 billion. Business • 02 Mar 17
Carlsberg upgrades its 2016 guidance Carlsberg has today raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting an increase in sales in Russia, for long an important but problematic market for the Danish brewer. Business • 09 Nov 16
Carlsberg upgrades its 2016 guidance Carlsberg has today raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting an increase in sales in Russia, for long an important but problematic market for the Danish brewer. Business • 09 Nov 16
SABMiller's full-year revenue hit by strong dollar Brewer SAB Miller today posted an 8% fall in revenue despite beverage sales rising by 2% by volume in fiscal year 2016, as foreign currencies struggled against a strong dollar. Business • 18 May 16
SABMiller's full-year revenue hit by strong dollar Brewer SAB Miller today posted an 8% fall in revenue despite beverage sales rising by 2% by volume in fiscal year 2016, as foreign currencies struggled against a strong dollar. Business • 18 May 16
Carlsberg's Q1 sales hit by China decline Danish brewer Carlsberg today said sales fell more than expected in the first quarter due to decline in the Chinese market and foreign exchange fluctuation. Business • 11 May 16
Carlsberg's Q1 sales hit by China decline Danish brewer Carlsberg today said sales fell more than expected in the first quarter due to decline in the Chinese market and foreign exchange fluctuation. Business • 11 May 16
C&C sees earnings growth this year Drinks group C&C has reported a fall in revenues and operating profits for the year to the end of February as it faced a range of challenges including poor weather and increased competition. Business • 11 May 16
C&C sees earnings growth this year Drinks group C&C has reported a fall in revenues and operating profits for the year to the end of February as it faced a range of challenges including poor weather and increased competition. Business • 11 May 16
Australia clears AB Inbev's SABMiller buyout plan Australia's competition regulator has cleared beer giant Anheuser Busch Inbev planned $100 billion takeover of rival SABMiller, saying the deal would not adversely affect the domestic market. Business • 05 May 16
Australia clears AB Inbev's SABMiller buyout plan Australia's competition regulator has cleared beer giant Anheuser Busch Inbev planned $100 billion takeover of rival SABMiller, saying the deal would not adversely affect the domestic market. Business • 05 May 16
Heineken reports a strong start to the year Heineken, the world's third-largest brewer, sold far more beer than expected in the first quarter, helped by growth in Vietnam, the Chinese New Year and an earlier Easter. Business • 20 Apr 16
Heineken reports a strong start to the year Heineken, the world's third-largest brewer, sold far more beer than expected in the first quarter, helped by growth in Vietnam, the Chinese New Year and an earlier Easter. Business • 20 Apr 16
SAB buys into craft beer buzz with Meantime deal Brewing giant SABMiller said it had bought London-based craft beer company Meantime for an undisclosed sum, as big players in a saturated beer market eye opportunities in the fast-growing sector. Business • 15 May 15
SAB buys into craft beer buzz with Meantime deal Brewing giant SABMiller said it had bought London-based craft beer company Meantime for an undisclosed sum, as big players in a saturated beer market eye opportunities in the fast-growing sector. Business • 15 May 15
SABMiller's profit beats expectations SABMiller today reported full-year profit above analyst expectations as performance picked up in the latter half of the year. Business • 13 May 15
SABMiller's profit beats expectations SABMiller today reported full-year profit above analyst expectations as performance picked up in the latter half of the year. Business • 13 May 15
AB InBev profits rise despite lower US beer sales Anheuser-Busch InBev increased profit by slightly more than expected as price hikes and premium lagers made up for sharply lower beer sales to US wholesalers. Business • 06 May 15
AB InBev profits rise despite lower US beer sales Anheuser-Busch InBev increased profit by slightly more than expected as price hikes and premium lagers made up for sharply lower beer sales to US wholesalers. Business • 06 May 15
Heineken's Q1 revenues beat expectations Heineken reported stronger than expected revenue growth in the first quarter today, boosted by sales of Mexican lagers and drinking over the New Year in Vietnam. Business • 22 Apr 15
Heineken's Q1 revenues beat expectations Heineken reported stronger than expected revenue growth in the first quarter today, boosted by sales of Mexican lagers and drinking over the New Year in Vietnam. Business • 22 Apr 15
56 die from poisoning in Mozambique At least 56 people including a toddler in the north-west of Mozambique have died from apparent poisoning after consuming traditional beer known as "phombe". News • 11 Jan 15
56 die from poisoning in Mozambique At least 56 people including a toddler in the north-west of Mozambique have died from apparent poisoning after consuming traditional beer known as "phombe". News • 11 Jan 15
SABMiller's net profits boosted by disposals SABMiller said today that the sale of its stake in South African leisure unit Tsogo Sun boosted first-half net profits but warned over "challenging" trade. Business • 13 Nov 14
SABMiller's net profits boosted by disposals SABMiller said today that the sale of its stake in South African leisure unit Tsogo Sun boosted first-half net profits but warned over "challenging" trade. Business • 13 Nov 14
Carlsberg's Q3 sales grow despite Russia Carlsberg has today posted a third quarter operating profit before special items which were in line with the same quarter last year as a growing Asian market offset challenges in Russia. Business • 10 Nov 14
Carlsberg's Q3 sales grow despite Russia Carlsberg has today posted a third quarter operating profit before special items which were in line with the same quarter last year as a growing Asian market offset challenges in Russia. Business • 10 Nov 14
Heineken reports surprise decline in beer sales Heineken reported lower than expected beer sales in the third quarter as Europeans drank less during a wet summer, but retained its full-year outlook. Business • 22 Oct 14
Heineken reports surprise decline in beer sales Heineken reported lower than expected beer sales in the third quarter as Europeans drank less during a wet summer, but retained its full-year outlook. Business • 22 Oct 14
SABMiller reports higher first-half revenue SABMiller, the world's second-biggest beer maker, today reported a 5% rise in revenue for the first half of its financial year. Business • 14 Oct 14
SABMiller reports higher first-half revenue SABMiller, the world's second-biggest beer maker, today reported a 5% rise in revenue for the first half of its financial year. Business • 14 Oct 14
Heineken rebuffs bid by SABMiller Heineken announced yesterday that it has rejected a bid by SABMiller to acquire the Dutch brewing giant, without revealing the offer price. Business • 15 Sep 14
Heineken rebuffs bid by SABMiller Heineken announced yesterday that it has rejected a bid by SABMiller to acquire the Dutch brewing giant, without revealing the offer price. Business • 15 Sep 14
Carlsberg profit to be hit by falling Russia sales Danish brewer Carlsberg said its 2014 operating profit would decline compared to 2013 due to deteriorating conditions in Russia, which generates some 35% of its profits. Business • 20 Aug 14
Carlsberg profit to be hit by falling Russia sales Danish brewer Carlsberg said its 2014 operating profit would decline compared to 2013 due to deteriorating conditions in Russia, which generates some 35% of its profits. Business • 20 Aug 14
Welsh brewer makes lamb beer for St David's Day A brewer has created a new beer with Welsh lamb to mark tomorrow's St David's Day. News • 28 Feb 14
Welsh brewer makes lamb beer for St David's Day A brewer has created a new beer with Welsh lamb to mark tomorrow's St David's Day. News • 28 Feb 14
Heineken eyes return to revenue growth Heineken has forecast a return to revenue growth this year with higher beer sales in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Business • 12 Feb 14
Heineken eyes return to revenue growth Heineken has forecast a return to revenue growth this year with higher beer sales in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Business • 12 Feb 14
SABMiller's Q3 beer volumes disappoint SABMiller, the world's second biggest brewer, reported disappointing third-quarter sales, hurt by weaker beer volume. Business • 21 Jan 14
SABMiller's Q3 beer volumes disappoint SABMiller, the world's second biggest brewer, reported disappointing third-quarter sales, hurt by weaker beer volume. Business • 21 Jan 14
Carlsberg buys eight Chinese breweries for $250m Carlsberg will buy Chinese holding company Chongqing Beer Group Assets Management, which owns eight breweries in Eastern China, for $257m. Business • 30 Dec 13
Carlsberg buys eight Chinese breweries for $250m Carlsberg will buy Chinese holding company Chongqing Beer Group Assets Management, which owns eight breweries in Eastern China, for $257m. Business • 30 Dec 13
Heineken cuts its profit outlook Heineken today lowered its guidance for full-year profit after beer sales in eastern European dropped sharply and slipped in Brazil and in its large African markets. Business • 23 Oct 13
Heineken cuts its profit outlook Heineken today lowered its guidance for full-year profit after beer sales in eastern European dropped sharply and slipped in Brazil and in its large African markets. Business • 23 Oct 13
Europe weighs on Carlsberg's Q2 profit Carlsberg said that problems in its core West European market weighed on its financial performance during the second-quarter of the year. Business • 21 Aug 13
Europe weighs on Carlsberg's Q2 profit Carlsberg said that problems in its core West European market weighed on its financial performance during the second-quarter of the year. Business • 21 Aug 13
